Economic Development Coordinator (Varies)

Georgia.gov; Fitzgerald (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Leave accrual

Public Service Loan Forgiveness - may-

Job summary

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks an Economic Development Coordinator to support planning, coordination, and reporting of continuing education and customized workforce training.

The role entails coordinating instructors, facilities, and registrations, managing data in Destiny One and Modern Campus, and preparing comprehensive reports on enrollment and activity across campuses. Strong organizational skills and experience with office systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with two years of program coordination or related experience; degree may be substituted year-for-year.
• Experience with databases, registration systems, or data-management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and implementing continuing education across campuses.
• Coordinate instructors, facilities, equipment, supplies, and registrations.
• Enter and maintain course, participant, instructor, and company data in Destiny One and Modern Campus.
• Prepare enrollment, hours, completions, revenue, and activity reports.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-service mindset

Multitasking and deadline management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, education, workforce development, communications, public administration, or related field

Tools

Destiny One

Modern Campus

Banner system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Economic Development Coordinator (Varies)

Agency

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID

JR0000003488

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$45,500/YR.

Job Description

The Economic Development Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, delivery, and reporting of continuing education and customized workforce training programs across all Wiregrass Georgia Technical College campuses and service areas. This position also assists with registration and reporting in Destiny One and Modern Campus and coordinates logistics for the College’s mobile training labs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with planning, scheduling, and implementing continuing education classes across all campuses, including driver’s education and other open-enrollment programs. Coordinate instructors, facilities, equipment, supplies, participant communications, registrations, and class records. Assist with customized contract training for businesses, industries, governmental agencies, and community partners. Coordinate training dates, locations, rosters, instructor needs, materials, and employer communications. Enter and maintain accurate course, participant, instructor, and company information in Destiny One, Modern Campus, and related systems. Prepare reports on enrollment, contact hours, completions, revenue, company participation, and training activity. Assist with scheduling and logistics for mobile training labs, including locations, travel, instructors, equipment, supplies, setup requirements, and deployment calendars. Support proposals, instructor agreements, purchasing, invoicing, evaluations, certificates, and program documentation. Respond to inquiries from participants, instructors, employers, and campus personnel. Assist with marketing, special events, camps, workforce initiatives, and other Economic Development projects. Travel to campuses, employer locations, and training sites as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong organizational, communication, and customer-service skills. Ability to manage multiple programs, locations, schedules, and deadlines. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn registration and reporting systems. Ability to work effectively with instructors, students, employers, and College personnel. Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel throughout the service area.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact [e-mail] to request accommodations.

SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS

• Equipment Used: Standard office equipment.
• Working Conditions: Category III - No foreseen exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens. Probability of working beyond the normal shift, but not frequently. Periodic travel between major Wiregrass campuses and satellite sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in business, education, workforce development, communications, public administration, or a related field *and* two (2) years of experience in program coordination, training administration, continuing education, customer service, event planning, or a related area. Experience using databases, registration systems, or data-management platforms. Valid driver’s license. **Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Experience in higher education, continuing education, workforce development, or economic development. Experience coordinating customized business and industry training. Experience with Destiny One, Modern Campus, Banner, or similar systems. Experience coordinating mobile training programs or multi-location activities.

SALARY/BENEFITS

Salary is $45,500/yr. This position is full‑time and includes standard State of GA benefits such as leave accrual, options for health & other supplemental benefits, and retirement. This position may qualify the successful candidate for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college.

Other Required Tests: Satisfactory Credit Check results are REQUIRED as part of the mandatory background check process.

Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

As set forth in its student catalog, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Any violation or questions may be directed to: Shalonda Sanders, Title IX Coordinator (all campuses), Vice President for Human Resources and Operations, Valdosta Campus, Cox Hall, Rm. 548, [phone] or [e-mail]; OR Katrina Royal, Student ADA Section 504 Coordinator (all campuses), Dean for Student Engagement, Valdosta Campus, Berrien Hall, Room 100, [phone] ext. 1236 or [e-mail] *student ADA student disability claims only. Telephone numbers are accessible to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing through the Georgia Relay by dialing 711 or 1-800-255-0056 from a TTY/TDD.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree *and* Two (2) years related work experience - -Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.